Posting Summary
As part of the Professional and Career Development team in the Graduate College at the University of Vermont the Career Counselor will serve as a studentfacing point of contact for UVMs growing graduate student population across the disciplines. Help create and implement data and outcomesdriven professional development and career preparation initiatives to prepare graduate students for longterm career success across all sectors. Collaborate with academic units graduate programs faculty and students Career Center and other campus partners alumni and external stakeholders to support graduate professional and career development. Develop and implement trainings in a virtual or hybrid format. Guide Masters students in developing an awareness of their values interests skills and competencies; coach them on how to find and pursue relevant experiences; advise them in developing job search strategies producing effective application materials and honing interview skills. Leverage excellent networking skills to develop and foster robust networks of students faculty staff alumni and employers. Help envision and execute regular communications and coordinate events.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience serving the career needs of a diverse domestic and international advanced degree student population. Knowledge of current employment trends for graduates with a Masters degree. Experience developing and implementing trainings facetoface and online. Experience providing career coaching for graduate students. Diversity of professional experiences across sectors (industry academia nonprofit government).